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Vincent Petitet

Director of Communication and Narrative

€1,000/day
Paris, FR
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Vincent

Expert ghostwriter, I craft op-eds, speeches, and books for executives. 15 years of experience with references from CAC 40 personalities and politicians. Discretion, impact, and editorial rigor.
Academic Background
• • PhD in Information and Communication Sciences – École Normale Supérieure (ENS), summa cum laude, published thesis.
• • Graduate of the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po) – Master's degree in Sociology.
Thought Leadership
• • Speaker at Paris Dauphine University, I address corporate narratives and editorial strategy in transformation contexts.
.. Associate Researcher CNRS in Communication Sciences (2010-2018)
Corporate Experience
• • Director of Communication and Ecological Transition – EPA Paris-Saclay
• • Editorial & Reputation Manager – AXA France
• • Secretary General – France Bois Industries Entreprises
• • Mission Director – Cabinet 1630
• • Communication Advisor – Galeries Lafayette
• • Project Manager – Arthur Andersen France
Services Offered
• • Ghostwriting & strategic op-eds
• • Transformation narratives & editorial support
• • Co-writing professional books, essays, or experience narratives
Editorial References (anonymized excerpts)
• • A personality from the political and luxury scene: writing a book at the intersection of a personal manifesto and cultural narrative.
• • Two books for a film industry executive: on creative leadership experience and production ecology.
• • An essay on the circular economy for an executive from a consulting firm committed to transitions.
• • A book on contemporary liberalism for a senior executive from a CAC 40 company, conceived as a contribution to economic and social debate.
• • References available upon request, respecting confidentiality.
I have published 5 books in my own name, available from various publishers and on Amazon.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Etablissement Public d'Aménagement Paris-Saclay
    Director of Communication, Territorial Narrative, and Ecological Transition
    March 2024 - November 2024 (8 months)
    Orsay, France
    Embodying the communication strategy and sustainable transition of a global innovation hub. Complete reorganization of Communication & Transition departments into a single entity, fostering collaboration among public, academic, and private stakeholders on the Saclay plateau. Steering major projects in sustainable development, biodiversity, and circular economy.

    • Communication:
    • Director of Internal and External Communication for EPA Paris-Saclay
    • Director of Institutional Relations and Public Affairs
    • Speechwriter and strategy advisor to the Director General (drafting op-eds and speeches)
    • Ecological Transition:
    • Author of the "Circular Economy" narrative for the Saclay plateau and its territorial action program
    • Manager of sustainable development and biodiversity projects for the Paris Saclay plateau
    • Manager of circular economy projects for the Saclay plateau, linked to a decarbonization initiative for the Essonne industrial fabric.
  • AXA FRANCE,
    Editorial & Reputation Manager – Influence and Communication Department
    January 2020 - January 2023 (3 years)
    Placing reputation and influence at the core of corporate communication strategy. Creation of a large-scale influence and communication department, steering AXA France's reputation strategy (internal, external, digital), and strengthening societal engagement (CSR, inclusion), with measurable results in visibility and impact.
    • AXA France Influence:
    • In charge of communication and the "Influence" roadmap for the CEO (drafting op-eds and speeches) and supervision of major events (Climate Academy)
    • Responsible for developing AXA's influence with policymakers in coordination with the public affairs department.

    • AXA France Reputation and Communication:
    • Creation and structuring of the "Communication and Reputation" department for AXA France (analysis, action, anticipation) in collaboration with AXA UK and AXA Germany.
    • Creation and direction of narratives related to Ecological Transition, inclusion, and employer branding (CSR)
    • Director of the AXA crisis communication unit.
  • FRANCE BOIS INDUSTRIES ENTREPRISES
    Secretary General
    January 2014 - January 2020 (6 years)
    Giving a strong institutional voice to a strategic sector and ensuring its influence. Representing the forest-wood sector to public authorities, managing communication and public affairs, developing unifying projects (Wood Health, Wood Luxury), and structuring a growing interprofessional organization.
    • Management and organization of the entire Federation
    • Public affairs and communication for the forest-wood sector (sectors: wood construction, furniture, paper, sawmills, forestry)
    • Director of publications "Living Environment, Wood Tomorrow" (60 pages), "Wood and Luxury" (50 pages), "Wood and Health" (50 pages)

    • Key achievements: structuring the Strategic Sector Contract within the National Industry Council and co-drafting the National Low-Carbon Strategy with the relevant ministries; responsible for relations with the Ministers of Agriculture and Industry.

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Education

  • PhD in Information and Communication Sciences
    École Normale Supérieure
    2004
    Doctorat en Sciences de l'information et de la communication
  • Certificate of English
    Harvard
    1997
    Certificate of English

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